Data.

This dataset was collected by Citizen Scientists at an official 'Survey Area' as part of the Litter Intelligence long-term litter monitoring programme. The data are freely and openly accessible to anyone. Download the raw data, share this survey, and learn more about the data collection methodology through the links at the bottom of the page.

Litter Survey

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Okahu Bay - West-end (city) side

17 November 2022

Sustainable Coastlines

Te Hira Mayall-Nahi

Overview

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6

4.0

13.0

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

290

Products

580

2766

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 385 368
Resin pellets A N/A
Straws 3 2
Strapping bands & tape 18 12
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 20 26
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 155 96
Other Plastic 3 23
Cigarette lighters 3 13
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Drink package rings 1 5
Gardening & farming related 3 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 55 15
Rope 15 35
Bottle caps & lids 29 39
Bottle neck rings 3 1
Food containers 9 16
Cable ties & zip ties 8 16
Food wrappers 19 18
Lollipop sticks 21 5
Cigarettes, butts & filters 9 1
Fishing gear 3 20
Pens & Stationery 1 5
Plastic utensils 6 17
Fabric & Textiles 75 951
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 70 503
Clothing, towels and linen 3 441
Other cloth 2 7
Glass & Ceramic 33 187
Glass or ceramic fragments 32 175
Construction material 1 12
Foamed Plastic 30 33
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 25 22
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 3 10
Ear plugs 2 1
Wood 23 1151
Other Wood (specify) 2 288
Processed timber & pallet crates 21 863
Rubber 17 69
Chewing gum 1 18
Other Rubber (specify) 5 2
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 5 12
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 5 30
Construction & Automotive 1 7
Other 15 4
Personal care items 1 4
Sanitary items 14 N/A
Metal 2 3
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Other Metal 1 1

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